India and Russia said on Thursday that they wanted to boost their trade and expand the number of items they transact in, hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi on a state visit.

In a global exclusive, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to India Today ahead of his visit to India, addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Putin asserts that Russia ‘did not recognize the self-declared republics' for eight years but was forced to act to protect them within their ‘administrative borders'.

When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi this week, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners. Yet his host, Prime Narendra Modi, is simultaneously forging a deep strategic relationship with a key global rival: the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India comes as New Delhi and Moscow seek to rebalance a heavily energy-skewed trade relationship. With both sides preparing new agreements on labour mobility,

On this special broadcast from Moscow, a panel of Indian business leaders discusses the enduring Indo-Russian friendship and the impact of sanctions on trade. The speakers highlight the resilience of the Indian community,

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to New Delhi from Thursday (Dec 4) will be closely watched by global powers, including China and the United States.

MOSCOW. Dec 4 (Interfax) - Moscow and India have agreed on a joint rocket engine program, Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov said. "We will announce a joint rocket engine program practically in a couple of days," Bakanov told Channel One on Thursday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed for India and is expected to land around 6:30 PM today. His arrival marks the start of a crucial two-day state visit, with key bilateral discussions lined up between New Delhi and Moscow.

In a world exclusive, India Today Group Chairperson Aroon Purie and Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie discuss the network's historic interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Speaking from the Ekaterina Hall,